Make a City Payment

Customers making municipal services payments via their online banking portal MUST include all 15 digits of their account number, including zeros, to successfully initiate a payment. Excluding any part of the account number or using your old account number will result in your payment being returned by our bank. If you have a previously used template set up, please delete it and create a new one using the complete online banking number located in the box on the right top corner of your municipal services bill.

All payments must be made payable to the City of Huntington Beach.

All Payments made online are posted to your account in 2 business days

Register to access your Municipal Billing account online to view your account, billing, and consumption information as well as set your Auto Pay and Electronic Billing (paperless) settings and make payments.

Utility Billing Quick One-Time Pay
If you do not wish to register at this time, then you may click on the link to the right to submit a one-time payment. You will not be able to setup Auto Pay or view your account information by using this link. We encourage you to register and create an account for online access to your Municipal Billing account by clicking on the Register/Pay link.

On-line payments through your financial institution. You may choose to pay using your bank's on-line payment system. Payments should be made payable to the City of Huntington Beach and contain the complete account number on your statement. Payments that do not contain complete information may be rejected. With the recent bank mergers, please
recheck to make sure your account number is accurate.

Firemed Membership ePay
No more check, no more stamps! You can conveniently pay your Firemed Membership Annual
Fee online or by phone at 1-877-309-4915 for no additional cost.

Parking Ticket CitationsParking Tickets are issued for parking violations in the
City of Huntington Beach. You can conveniently pay your city parking ticket
online or by phone at 1-800-565-0148. There is a $3 convenience fee for paying by credit card.

Business License Renewal
You can pay your City business license renewal online or by phone.
Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted
To pay by phone: 1-888-272-9829
Enter Jurisdiction Code 7245 when prompted

Payments will take 1 business day to post to your business license.
Before continuing with one of the payment options, please verify that payment has not already been submitted to our office. Duplicate payments will automatically be applied for the following tax year. Additionally, please enter your business license number carefully, as an invalid business license may result in your payment being rejected. Any payments that must be rejected for an invalid license, duplicate payment, or other reason, are subject to a $25 processing fee.

Other Accounts Receivable

Civil Citation Invoices
A civil citation may be issued by a Department of the City for noncompliance with the City of Huntington Beach's Municipal Code. Interest charges at 1.5% monthly and a processing fee are added if not paid within 30 days. To pay your parking ticket issued by the Police Department, please use the parking ticket citation payment link above.

Fire Inspections Invoice
The Huntington Beach Fire Department performs annual inspections of all occupancies, with the exception of single family residences, in order to prevent the loss of life and property from fires. These inspections are intended eliminate fire hazards by confirming that each occupancy is in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code.

False Alarm Invoices
An Alarm Permit is required
if you maintain or have installed on any premises any alarm system that
directly or indirectly signals the Huntington Beach Police Department.
The City bills for false alarms that receive
a City response from the Police Department.

HazMat Disclosure Invoices
An annual report required of businesses that use, handle or store hazardous materials to reduce the probability of accidents, expense and liability associated with the release of hazardous materials.

NPDES Inspection Invoices
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. The City requires a permit for those companies that discharge pollutants.

Other Accounts Receivables Invoices
Pay your invoice on on-line by credit card or using your bank account. Certain Accounts Receivable invoices are only payable on-line by ACH (your bank account) such as medical insurance and Lease payments and not payable by credit card.

Municipal (Utility) Billing
Municipal Service Statements, which include water, sewer, trash, and optional FireMed service, are billed about every 30 days. The due date is printed on the bill. For questions contact uility billing at (714) 536-5919.

Other Payment Options
In addition to on-line payments above, the City accepts payments by mail and walk-in.

Not-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fees
Rejection of a payment by your bank for a check or an electronic receipt will be charged $25 for the first occurrence and $35 for the second and subsequent occurrences.

Payment questions: Call a Customer Service Representative at 714-536-5445.

Did you know?

The Huntington Beach Fire Department charges for emergency medical services and ambulance transportation. However, residents can join the FireMed Program and protect their out-of-pocket costs! Read more about the FireMed Program.